TELL CITY – Democrats hoping to win 2011 campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate rallied local party loyalists Oct. 1 during Perry County Democrats’ annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner.

John Gregg, of Sandborn, is a former Indiana House member and former Speaker running for governor. In his comments, Gregg drew applause for saying Democrats shouldn’t allow opponents to characterize them as without values or unpatriotic.

CANNELTON – All of the Democrats hoping to keep or earn seats on the Cannelton Common Council expressed desires to improve the cleanliness of the city, saying that will help entice new businesses to the city.

LEOPOLD – Cooperation and the realities of school finances helped bring a one-year contract with school staff before the Perry Central School Board Monday. Approved unanimously, it and a separate agreement with noncertified employees will have all employees and administrators paying for significant portions of health-insurance premiums for their families.

PERRY COUNTY – The Perry Central Marching Commodores earned a gold rating at regional band competition Saturday, and were also in the top 10 among bands competing in their class, earning a ticket to the next level.

“This group of kids works really hard,” Marching Commodores Director Rob Cason said Wednesday morning. “They’re dedicated, they go all out and make teaching fun for me.”

The Commodores haven’t qualified for state finals since 2001, he noted.

CANNELTON – In describing why he should remain in office past this year’s election, the current mayor of Cannelton points to a variety of steps completed to improve the city’s appearance and save its money while he’s served in the position.

Several baseball fans have asked what I think of Theo Epstein’s moving from general manager of the Boston Red Sox to the same position with the Chicago Cubs.
Since I am an ardent Red Sox fan, most assume that I will be dismayed. And six years ago when he first resigned (he would return three months later), I was.
But now I say to Cub fans, you can have him.
Many say the Red Sox will miss their great general manager who helped produce two World Series titles for the team after an 86-year drought.